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88notchback · 02-09-2020, 10:14 AM

Searched all over and haven't found anyone on the boards or other forums that have used the full choppin block chassis. Really not much info or reviews on it. I'm looking to purchase one in the coming week and for 3k-7k less than the compared frames its hard to overlook.

Has anyone used this? Or did anyone look into using the choppin block but went a different route such as porter built, no limit, GSI, roaster shop??

This chassis will go under my '70 swb I'm install a 900hp ls9 and tk0600 or t56 magnum in.

**HO455** · 02-09-2020, 06:47 PM

Seems to good to be real. Remember the fragile carbon based unit that will be strapped inside. Cutting corners with Chinese components on a undriven show truck may be ok but with what your planning it may turn into a catastrophic accident. There are plenty of Utube videos showing under engineered vehicles in serious accidents.
Just my opinion but I would not go that way without documentation of all the component sources. For 900 hp, a reputable drag / road race chassis would be a must for me.

**Jason Banks** · 02-09-2020, 07:08 PM

Don't know about the Chopping Block, but I saw the Acme Chassis Factory full chassis at LST and I thought they were amazing for the money.

https://www.acmechassisfactory.com/s...g_Chassis.html

I think it's too late now, but they were doing a deal where you could order and they would deliver to LST for no charge, I see you are close in College Station.

**AussieinNC** · 02-09-2020, 08:59 PM

Chopping Block is available from https://www.cbcpro.com/chassis

Enjoy...just watch the droolin...

88notchback · 02-10-2020, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the thoughts guys. I'll look at the acme chassis, trying to make it to LST and check a few out.

Bump

shibbby911 · 04-08-2020, 10:42 AM

Me and a buddy both have one. Mine is under my truck. I posted 2 pics of his frame. Send me a message If your interested in one

**lolife99** · 04-08-2020, 11:46 AM

GSI Machine Fab always post videos on Instagram.
They seem to use jigs and chassis tables way more than most.
They have plenty of videos on YouTube.
Their shop seems to have more fabrication equipment than most.
Check them out.

**lolife99** · 04-08-2020, 11:48 AM

https://youtu.be/6w7A00hYmIc

Just one of many videos.

Coursey · 08-19-2021, 04:04 PM

What did you decide to go with?

**LockDoc** · 08-19-2021, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

What did you decide to go with?

I just looked at his profile and it shows he hasn't been on the board since:

Last Activity: 07-13-2020 10:33 PM

Not sayin' he won't be on in the next day or two but just a heads up....

LockDoc

88notchback · 03-09-2022, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

What did you decide to go with?

Getting back to it. I ended up going with a coil over chassis from Acme. I went to LST and looked at all the vendors. It was either Acme or GSI. GSI was nice but i guess they have tons of tire kickers at shows and they act like it. Griffen grabbed me and went through everything and steps. Talked for like 45mins, great guy and ordered chassis the following week. I do have a build thread on the general forum.

Coursey · 03-10-2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 88notchback

Getting back to it. I ended up going with a coil over chassis from Acme. I went to LST and looked at all the vendors. It was either Acme or GSI. GSI was nice but i guess they have tons of tire kickers at shows and they act like it. Griffen grabbed me and went through everything and steps. Talked for like 45mins, great guy and ordered chassis the following week. I do have a build thread on the general forum.

I went with No Limit over RS for that reason too. NLE spent hours with me sorting through what I needed.

88notchback · 03-10-2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

I went with No Limit over RS for that reason too. NLE spent hours with me sorting through what I needed.

Id like to see that! No limit was on the list but wasn't at the show or having anything near me. Customer service and a quality product sell me everytime. And I wont be buying anything from anyone that brushes me off.

Coursey · 03-10-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 88notchback

Id like to see that! No limit was on the list but wasn't at the show or having anything near me. Customer service and a quality product sell me everytime. And I wont be buying anything from anyone that brushes me off.

Same here.

SCOTI · 03-10-2022, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 88notchback

Getting back to it. I ended up going with a coil over chassis from Acme. I went to LST and looked at all the vendors. It was either Acme or GSI. GSI was nice but i guess they have tons of tire kickers at shows and they act like it. Griffen grabbed me and went through everything and steps. Talked for like 45mins, great guy and ordered chassis the following week. I do have a build thread on the general forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

I went with No Limit over RS for that reason too. NLE spent hours with me sorting through what I needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88notchback

Id like to see that! No limit was on the list but wasn't at the show or having anything near me. Customer service and a quality product sell me everytime. And I wont be buying anything from anyone that brushes me off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

Same here.

And I'm glad you both made the decisions you did for the reasons/logic used. I can't tell you the number of times I've been ignored after inquiring about something @ a show.

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

PowerdbyChevy79 · 11-05-2022, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 88notchback

Getting back to it. I ended up going with a coil over chassis from Acme. I went to LST and looked at all the vendors. It was either Acme or GSI. GSI was nice but i guess they have tons of tire kickers at shows and they act like it. Griffen grabbed me and went through everything and steps. Talked for like 45mins, great guy and ordered chassis the following week. I do have a build thread on the general forum.

Frame looks great.. any update?

02-09-2020, 10:14 AM	#1
88notchback Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: College Station Posts: 51	Choppin block chassis Searched all over and haven't found anyone on the boards or other forums that have used the full choppin block chassis. Really not much info or reviews on it. I'm looking to purchase one in the coming week and for 3k-7k less than the compared frames its hard to overlook. Has anyone used this? Or did anyone look into using the choppin block but went a different route such as porter built, no limit, GSI, roaster shop?? This chassis will go under my '70 swb I'm install a 900hp ls9 and tk0600 or t56 magnum in.

02-09-2020, 06:47 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,469	Re: Choppin block chassis Seems to good to be real. Remember the fragile carbon based unit that will be strapped inside. Cutting corners with Chinese components on a undriven show truck may be ok but with what your planning it may turn into a catastrophic accident. There are plenty of Utube videos showing under engineered vehicles in serious accidents. Just my opinion but I would not go that way without documentation of all the component sources. For 900 hp, a reputable drag / road race chassis would be a must for me. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-09-2020, 07:08 PM	#3
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,631	Re: Choppin block chassis Don't know about the Chopping Block, but I saw the Acme Chassis Factory full chassis at LST and I thought they were amazing for the money. https://www.acmechassisfactory.com/s...g_Chassis.html I think it's too late now, but they were doing a deal where you could order and they would deliver to LST for no charge, I see you are close in College Station.

02-09-2020, 08:59 PM	#4
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,205	Re: Choppin block chassis Chopping Block is available from https://www.cbcpro.com/chassis Enjoy...just watch the droolin... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

02-10-2020, 02:33 PM	#5
88notchback Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: College Station Posts: 51	Re: Choppin block chassis Thanks for the thoughts guys. I'll look at the acme chassis, trying to make it to LST and check a few out. Bump

04-08-2020, 10:42 AM	#6
shibbby911 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: watauga tx Posts: 63	Re: Choppin block chassis Me and a buddy both have one. Mine is under my truck. I posted 2 pics of his frame. Send me a message If your interested in one Attached Images

04-08-2020, 11:46 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Choppin block chassis GSI Machine Fab always post videos on Instagram. They seem to use jigs and chassis tables way more than most. They have plenty of videos on YouTube. Their shop seems to have more fabrication equipment than most. Check them out. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-08-2020, 11:48 AM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,704	Re: Choppin block chassis https://youtu.be/6w7A00hYmIc Just one of many videos. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-19-2021, 04:04 PM	#9
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: Choppin block chassis What did you decide to go with? __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885



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